Ingredients for Bananas Foster Shortcake
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 1 tablespoon banana liqueur
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup drained chopped pineapple
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
- chopped pecans (optional)
- shortcakes (recipe #360946 or your own recipe)
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How to Make Bananas Foster Shortcake
- In a large sauté pan, combine 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons dark rum (optional, can substitute with extra vanilla extract), 1 tablespoon banana liqueur (optional, can substitute with vanilla extract), 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until the mixture thickens and bubbles slightly, about 8 minutes.
- Add 3 ripe bananas, sliced, and simmer until heated through, about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of drained, chopped pineapple (optional).
- To assemble the shortcakes: Cut shortcakes (recipe #360946 or your own recipe) in half horizontally.
- Spread a generous layer of the Bananas Foster sauce onto the cut side of each shortcake bottom.
- Place the shortcake bottoms, cut-side up, on serving plates.
- Top with the banana mixture, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, chopped pecans or walnuts (optional), and the remaining shortcake halves.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
189g
Fat
49g
Carbs
18g
